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BV03 ZVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,368 mi
Last recorded107,368 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 107,368 miles

both rear backplates corroded

exhaust blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,265 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 93,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link rod has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link rod has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,413 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 88,413 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,037 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres have slight stepping

front wiper blades have slight peeling

n/s/r tyre slightly stepped on outer edge and has screw in tred

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped on outer edge

slight play in steering colum u.j

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,417 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,300 miles

offside ytre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,957 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BV03 ZVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV03 ZVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV03 ZVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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